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Space! / senior editor, Ben Morgan ; contributors, Robert Dinwiddie [and 5 others].

DK Smithsonian knowledge encyclopedia, space! (other title)
Knowledge encyclopedia, space! (added title page title)
Space! : (spine title)
Morgan, Ben, 1968- (editor.). Dinwiddie, Robert, 1953- (contributor.). DK Publishing, Inc., (publisher.). Smithsonian Institution, (sponsor.).

Summary:

Truly encyclopedic in scope and fully up-to-date covering the stars and planets, space exploration, and the night sky, Space! is packed with amazing facts and NASA images revealing the wonders of the cosmos; from black holes to the big bang to the planets. Using computer-generated 3D models to explore and open up the most amazing objects in the universe, showing each object in incredible detail, Space! is bursting with facts, infographics, and data boxes. Every topic is covered in depth and detail while remaining easy to understand at a glance. With fresh content, up-to-date images, and crystal-clear, hi-tech design, Space! is a bold new approach to family reference.--Amazon

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781465438065
  • ISBN: 1465438068
  • ISBN: 9781465452108
  • ISBN: 1465452109
  • ISBN: 0716675323
  • Physical Description: 208 pages : color illustrations ; 31 x 26 cm
  • Edition: First American edition
  • Publisher: New York : DK Publishing, 2015.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Supports the common core state standards"--Page 4 of cover.
At head of title: DK Smithsonian knowledge encyclopedia.
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Solar system -- Stars -- Galaxies -- Exploring space -- Night sky -- Reference.
Target Audience Note:
1140L Lexile
Subject: Space sciences > Encyclopedias, Juvenile.
Astronomy > Encyclopedias, Juvenile.
Stars > Juvenile literature.
Galaxies > Juvenile literature.
Constellations > Juvenile literature.
Solar system > Juvenile literature.
Outer space > Exploration > Juvenile literature.
Genre: Encyclopedias.

Available copies

  • 19 of 23 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 0 of 2 copies available at Johnston County Affiliated Libraries. (Show)

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Carver School Road Branch J520 S (Text) 0112522555276 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Coats Public Library J 520 Mor (Text) 33633002106432 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Eden Library 520 S (Text) 31554010095056 Young Adult Nonfiction Available -
Erwin Public Library J 520 Spa (Text) 33631001590820 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Gunn Memorial Public Library J 520 SPA (Text) 34621704375487 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Halifax Main Library J 520 SPACE HAL (Text) 01011700002061 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Haynes Branch Library J 520.23 Smi (Text) 38801101714464 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Macon County Public Library J500.5 S (Text) 39493107734099 Juvenile Nonfiction Oversize Available -
Madison-Mayodan Public Library YA 520 S (Text) 31554010095031 Young Adult Nonfiction Available -
Marianna Black Library J520 S (Text) 39493108046014 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -

Summary: Truly encyclopedic in scope and fully up-to-date covering the stars and planets, space exploration, and the night sky, Space! is packed with amazing facts and NASA images revealing the wonders of the cosmos; from black holes to the big bang to the planets. Using computer-generated 3D models to explore and open up the most amazing objects in the universe, showing each object in incredible detail, Space! is bursting with facts, infographics, and data boxes. Every topic is covered in depth and detail while remaining easy to understand at a glance. With fresh content, up-to-date images, and crystal-clear, hi-tech design, Space! is a bold new approach to family reference.--Amazon